An elevation is different. It shows the face of something, or perhaps more correct, the projection of an object/s to a plane. But my testing suggests it produces SECTIONS, not elevations.
Yes, you can use abbreviations in tables and figures. All abbreviations used in tables and figures should be defined in the table note or figure caption, respectively, even though the abbreviations will be also be defined in the text if they are used there.
Quick Answer. The commonly used division symbol / is called a solidus or virgule, while an obelus appears like a hyphen with dots above and below it. Another division notation is the vinculum, which is a horizontal line that is sometimes referred to as a fractional bar.. Continue Reading.